To race is but a dream...

[shadydaz]

Hi Daz .. if the HR is down consistently .. then this is more likely muscle fatigue .. increased protein intake can assist muscle recovery, so another thing worth considering

on we go TheEd

I already do, I recently purchased a new premium quality (within the product range) Protien whey Supplement from Bulk Powders and take two per day, one for first breakfast, one in the evening post excercise.  For a few weeks i was using a cheap alternative from Tesco (this is where the fatigue may have built up - due to the standard of the supplement not being effective for me) I will maybe review the dose and adjust it upwards for a week, or take the whey with Semi skimmed milk rather than water to up the calorie intake.  Calorie intake seems to be OK though as weight has remained consistent for a few months.  I am 7 months meat free now too, that experiment is sitll ongoing and the "fresh food" diet is developing well and is well rounded.  Still taking vitamin supps too but have moved to taking them in the evenings so the body uses them more effectively during sleep, rather than in the mornings.

Still learning, developing and tweeking to try and optimise training and performance.

Hopefully the pools are opening soon and I can start to get some good cross training in with some cycling and swimming. Been off the bike for a while as i need to service it and replace one of the gear levers.

Darren.